The copyright protection of an original novel needs to be carried out according to the following steps: 1. When writing a novel, you should abide by laws and regulations to ensure that the novel is original and has a sense of copyright. After the creation was completed, the copyright of the novel could be submitted to the relevant agencies for registration. 2. The copyright registration can be done at the National copyright bureau or relevant institutions. In China, you can go to the official website of the National copyright bureau to register. 3. You can apply for copyright protection after the copyright registration is completed. When applying for copyright protection, one needed to submit the original novel and relevant supporting documents. 4. The application for copyright protection will be reviewed and approved. If the application is approved, the copyright will be protected by the National copyright bureau. 5. During the copyright protection period, if the novel is adapted, created, translated, or other forms of works, it must comply with the relevant provisions of copyright protection. If the copyright was violated, they would bear legal responsibility. If the copyright of the novel has been protected by the National copyright bureau, the novel may not be used for commercial purposes such as publication, distribution, broadcasting, etc. without authorization. To apply for copyright protection for an original novel, one had to abide by relevant laws and regulations to ensure the novel's original nature and copyright awareness. When registering the copyright, you can consult the relevant agencies or lawyers to ensure the success of the copyright application.